And she wasn’t the only one who paid tribute to the singer on the social networking site, with rapper Tinchy Stryder and last year’s winners Little Mix also among those who quickly made their feelings known.

Cheryl Cole was among those who tweeted her congratulations – the first time she has mentioned the show on Twitter (Picture: PA)

Stryder tweeted: ‘Congrats to the main man @JamesArthur23 #Salute.’, while Little Mix added: ‘Yes @JamesArthur23 well deserved!! Big congrats to @JahmeneDouglas two both worthy winners and amazingly talented lads…roll 2013!’

And another 2011 contestant, Misha B, tweeted: ‘The people’s champ takes the title!’ while radio and TV presenter Jameela Jamil said: ‘YES! I said from the start James Arthur to win. GO ON SPECKY!’

Arthur scored a convincing victory over runner-up Jahmene Douglas according to voting percentages which were released after the show on Sunday night.

It was also revealed that he had topped the public vote for the previous fortnight before the final, boosted largely by his performance of Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On.

All of the previous week’s votes had been won by Christopher Maloney, who finished third on Saturday night.

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December 9, 2012: 'The X Factor' winner James Arthur seen leaving his hotel to return to London for interviews, UK. Credit: INFphoto.com

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Gemma Merna, Ian Minton

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HELEN FLANAGAN

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Rylan Clark is known for his appearance on this year’s X Factor (Picture: Xposurephotos.com)

Rylan Clark is known for his appearance on this year's X Factor (Picture: Xposurephotos.com)

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JAMES ARGENT

Chaotic scenes outside the Radisson hotel in Manchester where the after party was happening for the X Factor final.
Performers and guests were brought in by security through the crowd of fans.
When James Argent from TOWIE arrived one girl fell, then threw a bottle of drink over people then got her breasts out.
Carolynne Poole had extra security helping her out when she left the party.
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